Chevrolet Equinox Structure Problems
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 22 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (14% of reports).
- 274structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 29mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 37 of 274 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 195 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 274 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 29 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 Equinox | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% | 17,100 |
| 2023 Equinox | 2 | 2% | 40 |
| 2022 Equinox | 5 | 3% | 67,368 |
| 2021 Equinox | 5 | 5% | 25,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 4,250 |
| 2019 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2018 Equinox | 17 | 4% | 8,500 |
| 2017 Equinox | 5 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 10 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 9 | 2% | 79,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 11 | 1% | 19,200 |
| 2012 Equinox | 26 | 4% | 68,875 |
| 2011 Equinox | 15 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 22 | 3% | 47,500 |
| 2009 Equinox | 3 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Equinox | 33 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 35 | 5% | 52,814 |
| 2006 Equinox | 22 | 3% | 34,453 |
| 2005 Equinox | 34 | 5% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure:body:door
Model years: 2024
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit; visibility
Model years: 2018
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The warranty company was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
I was driving and my sunroof exploded. This sent shards of glass lose in my car and glass flying onto the road as well. The sunroof was replaced and was inspected by the service department as well. No warning signs or message.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon hooking up a trailer to the vehicle, a severe amount of rust and corrosion was noticed along the entire bottom of the vehicle. The contact emphasized a concern for safety with all the corrosion uncovered underneath the vehicle…
In early XXX, I noticed that water was pooling in the spare tire well. I took it to a Chevrolet dealership and they concluded that the rear sunroof drains were clogged. After unclogging the drains and confirming adequate sealing of the tubes, rain water was still leaking into the spare tire well…
I was in a rear end collision on May 14th 2026 the impact of the speed totaled my car in my airbags did not deploy and from my understanding where the sensors are on my vehicle they should have I ended up getting a concussion and soft tissue damage because my head hit the steering wheel my seat…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 274 owner complaints about structure for the Chevrolet Equinox. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Equinox structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 37 of 274 complaints.
Other Chevrolet Equinox problems
- Engine problems (2,840)
- Electrical System problems (1,224)
- Visibility/wiper problems (1,114)
- Power Train problems (1,093)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (832)
- Air Bags problems (630)
- Service Brakes problems (612)
- Steering problems (466)
See all Chevrolet Equinox problems.